Buffet Tosca Low C Bass Clarinet CD The trade-off is articulation: attacks

The trade-off is articulation: attacks are slower than most of what I carry

They also didn't re-invent the wheel when they didn't have to

" The answer is complicated

namely a uniquely compact sound that's dark but can carry to the back of a hall when needed

you may want something more somber

Buffet Tosca Low C Bass Clarinet CD The trade-off is articulation: attacksQuick note of pride: We have more Buffet Prestige bass clarinets in stock than anyone in the country even the big guys (we usually have 5 6 in stock at any time), so you can choose from more than just the one that might be locally available. Just sayin'. The Buffet Tosca in particular is, IMHO, ideal for orchestral playing: it is rich, and slightly covered, but can project through the crowd. There's no wonder that currently most of the bass clarinet